MetaRex will create free Open Source software (FOSS) to handle media metadata.
MetaRex will encourage all tool vendors to use MetaRex FOSS in their products.
MetaRex places metadata in a standard wrapper with standard identifiers.
MetaRex uses proven, sample accurate timing model for live & offline.
MetaRex raises funds to give grants for a freely available open source media metadata transport framework.
MetaRex enables you to gather, transport, identify and use metadata from many sources in workflows.
The MetaRex Concept Diagram 2023
Upstream sources put metadata into mrx containers with meta-metadata for IDs and timing. Downstream applications use the IDs to lookup the metadata type.
mrx packets are mapped to various transports so every metadata type can be moved and stored with a single bit of code - minimizing the effort of writing it.
mrx packets are unwrapped using hints and possibly tools obtained via the MetaRex register.
MetaRex is raising funds to give grants for a freely available open source media metadata transport framework.
MetaRex enables you to gather, transport, identify and use metadata from many sources in a single workflow.
MetaRex.media Ltd. Organisation and Entity
MetaRex is a UK Limited Company that exists for the following reasons:
- Raise funds to create the MetaRex Open Source Software
- Maintain a board until end 2024
- Maintain a website to run the project & communicate results
- Publish the workplan to build the Software
- Distribute funds to project grant applicants (companies & individuals)
- Dissolve itself after 2 years at the boards discretion
Board
A board of 3-7 members is initially created from the Gold Tier backers. The company health is led by the Executive Director and the work is coordinated by the Gold & Silver Tier backers.
Work Plan
The work plan is managed in working groups that comprise small, targetted work packages that result in:
- Open Source Code including SDK, apps, schemas, encoding, registration & processing.
- Open Source Hardware Definitions.
- Public Domain Data (for testing, registration, operational use).
- Specification documents - machine readable where possible.
- A free to access register for public projects
Timeframe
The initial backers, company incorpration, board and draft work plan will be in
place by 2022-12-31. First grant applications & proposals can be received
against the work plan 2023-01-01. Gantt Chart on the
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The project will continue until 2024-12-31 and then be wound up by the board leaving all code and open source content in place with a sustaining plan to ensure it’s longevity.